Galesburg District #205 is committed to the social and emotional wellbeing of its students and staff. Because of this, the SEL Leadership Team has prioritized the availability of resources in this area, as well as mental health. Today, Friday, March 26th, thousands of educators, students, community organizers, and individuals across the country will celebrate the... READ MORE >
District #205 has been doing some amazing work regarding mental health. Read the attached article to learn more! Article Link: Mental Health in #205 READ MORE >
Parents/Guardians, The fourth quarter begins on Monday, March 29, 2021. All students will be registered for IN-Person instruction UNLESS you fill out the online form in Skyward Family Access for them to remain virtual. The online form will be available March 4-March 10, 2021. Please note, if your student is in-person for the fourth quarter and is consistently... READ MORE >
Students, parents, and teachers across Illinois will have the opportunity to participate in the ninth annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. The survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your student's school.Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at your child's school... READ MORE >
The Board of Education authorized the administration to implement the in-person learning plan, effective Monday, February 1, 2021. The Board will meet in a Special Session on Monday, January 25th to review the infection rates and staff/student isolation and quarantine data. Student groups begin on Monday, February 1, 2021 and are now available in Skyward Family... READ MORE >
CUSD #205 is suspending all in-person instruction effective immediately. We are making this change due to the rising number of COVID positive cases in Knox and Warren counties. While we have been very proud of everyone’s efforts to keep all of our students and staff safe through the in-person instruction that has occurred, we feel that the trajectory of the... READ MORE >
The CUSD #205 Deans have a special message for Silas Willard Elementary students! Click the video to learn more! A special thank you to KFC on Henderson Street in Galesburg for providing the Chicken Dinner! READ MORE >
CUSD #205 is using Clever to provide a simple way to use one login to access multiple platforms. Clever syncs with our system to provide your student(s) with a "one stop shop" for many of the applications that your students will use on a regular basis. This will prevent your students from logging in to several different platforms with the use of Clever's single... READ MORE >
Mr. Bradburn would like to welcome everyone to the 2020-2021 school year! READ MORE >
Parents/Guardians, After reviewing the Knox County COVID-19 Metrics, we feel it is in the best interest of all stakeholders to cancel the Meet the Teacher event we originally publicized. Instead, we will offer the opportunity for students to pick up supplies from the school they are registered to attend. An email was sent to Parents/Guardians today with more... READ MORE >
Galesburg CUSD #205 is offering optional Parent University classes for parents and guardians to gain a better understanding of E-Learning. "Galesburg District #205 continues to look for ways to provide our parents and guardians with the necessary resources and support as we begin our E-Learning this fall. An exciting, upcoming opportunity for parents and guardians... READ MORE >
Kindergarten is a big step in your child's life (and probably in yours). Because of the current pandemic, the first day will not be, as we would have hoped, however the Kindergarten staff at each school is ready to get to know your student and make their experience a positive one! The kindergarten staff at King Elementary, Silas Willard Elementary and Steele... READ MORE >
The Galesburg Public Library Staff are still working to provide support to our community during this challenging time. The Library collection includes: The Alliance Digital Media Library collection of ebooks and audiobooks, accessible via the Overdrive and Libby apps,Additional ebooks and audiobooks through eReadIllinois, Biblioboard, and Tumblebooks, To access... READ MORE >
Dear District 205 Parents/Guardians, This past week, there has been a great deal of news published about the Coronavirus/COVID-19. As you know, our schools and activities will be cancelled through March 30th. Our district has been proactive in considering the health and safety of our students. For the duration of the closure, we encourage you to keep your... READ MORE >
The Galesburg School District is attempting to identify students who do not have home internet access in the event an E-Learning Plan is activated during a school closure. If your student DOES NOT HAVE INTERNET ACCESS AT HOME, please contact the district office on Thursday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm or Friday from 8:00 am-12:00 pm at 309-973-2111. It is very important... READ MORE >
The Regional Office of Education #33 has been hosting the Knox County Geography Bowl since 1996. The Silas Willard Geography Bowl Team, led for the past 20 years by Silas Teacher, Huong Hua, took first place in the elementary division this year. The team works hard, beginning in November; they meet once a week after school to prepare for the bowl. According to Hua,... READ MORE >
The Galesburg School District administration held a Community Q&A on January 16, 2020. The meeting was held at Galesburg High School, in the Little Theater. Approximately 40 community members were in attendance. The meeting began with a brief special Board of Education meeting, followed by the discussion of the 7-12 GHS Campus. The recording of the video can be... READ MORE >
On Saturday, December 14, 2019, the Silas Willard Elementary School Robotics team competed in a First Lego League regional tournament held at Bradley University’s Renaissance Coliseum. The competition is separated into three events: the robot game, the research project and core values. The team was asked to present their research presentation during the closing... READ MORE >
The generosity of the Jack E. Larson endowment fund continues to provide for Galesburg area students. Over 300 CUSD#205 students attended the Jack Larson shoe day held at Wal-Mart. Students received a new pair of shoes and socks. The day was made possible with the assistance of various community members and organizations. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped... READ MORE >
Skip the cold and join the students at Galesburg High School on Wednesday, October 30 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for the annual Haunted High School. The event is open to the community for birth through 5th grade students. Enter through the West External Doors (Band Doors). Please bring can goods or non -perishable items to donate to Fish Food Pantry. We hope to see you... READ MORE >
First and Second grade students at Silas Willard had a fun surprise in the library on Wednesday! The students were read the book, Alfie, The Turtle that Disappeared, by Tracy Lair. Tracy, who has a grandson in first grade, was the guest reader at Silas. We love our guest readers! Thank you, Tracy! READ MORE >
Acknowledge. Care. Tell. (A.C.T.) Form Are you worried about yourself or a friend? Are you unsure of what to do? Have you been bullied? The Acknowledge. Care. Tell. (A.C.T.) form is a great place to get help for you or others. Each school website has a link under the "Live Feed" section as well as under the "For Students" menu. Simply click on the link, follow... READ MORE >
Outdoor Education day has been a tradition in Knox County since 1985. The theme of the outdoor education day has remained the same throughout the years, to teach students how to improve, protect and enjoy their environment. There have been many individuals who have contributed to the success of the event over the years. Today the ROE #33 continues the tradition of... READ MORE >
Silas Willard families enjoyed trivia, snacks, and a silent auction. READ MORE >
Galesburg CUSD #205 receives many requests from community organizations to distribute informational materials to students and parents on a monthly and weekly basis. The "Virtual Backpack" for District 205 is our "eco-friendly" approach to distributing information to students and parents. The Galesburg CUSD #205 Virtual Backpack is an electronic method of working to... READ MORE >
On the morning of Tuesday, August 20th, the staff members at Silas Willard elementary were set to begin their day when a thunderstorm came through Galesburg causing the building to lose power a few other unfortunate events to occur right as school was set to begin. The Galesburg CUSD #205 Central Office Administration wanted to show their appreciation to the... READ MORE >
Silas Willard Elementary School is proud to participate in the Walking School Bus partnership this year! We hope you'll join us! What is a Walking School Bus (WSB)?A WSB is a fun way to get to school as a group! Children walk under adult supervision along a recommended route to school. Why Should I Join?A WSB is an opportunity for children to learn important... READ MORE >